S05E09 · EP 81
Episode DNA
19 scenes · 3 threadsStory threads over runtime
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19 scenes · our breakdown
1 ▸ 00:01Oscar explains the budget surplus to Michael using a lemonade stand analogy.
00:01–01:53scheme · petty_grievanceMichael announces the surplus and the office debates between new chairs and a new copier.
01:53–03:54petty_grievance · rivalryAndy and Dwight argue about wedding details at Schrute Farms.
03:54–05:23negotiation · petty_grievancePam tries to convince Jim to support new chairs over the copier.
05:23–05:27petty_grievance · double_standardDwight shows Andy and Angela the wedding venue at Schrute Farms.
05:27–05:38negotiation
6 ▸ 05:38Michael avoids making a decision on the budget and goes to lunch with Jim.
05:38–06:48avoidance · petty_grievancePam complains about her old chair while Michael and Jim have lunch.
06:48–07:06petty_grievance · humiliationPam flatters Michael to convince him to choose new chairs.
07:06–08:22seduction · schemeAndy and Angela argue about a butter sculpture for the wedding.
08:22–09:35petty_grievanceJim's copier jams and Oscar tries to recruit him to the copier team.
09:35–09:47petty_grievance · rivalryMichael flirts with Pam while she brings him hot chocolate.
09:47–10:26seduction · social_rule_violationDwight conducts a wedding rehearsal with Andy and Angela at Schrute Farms.
10:26–12:17schemeMichael brings in security guard Hank to decide between chairs and copier.
12:17–14:29scheme · avoidanceDwight reveals he married Angela during the wedding rehearsal.
14:29–15:16scheme · betrayalMichael calls David Wallace about the budget surplus and learns about a bonus.
15:16–16:26scheme · deal
16 ▸ 16:26Michael announces he will keep the surplus as a bonus, angering the office.
16:26–18:43scheme · betrayalThe office pressures Michael to make a decision on the budget.
18:43–19:26petty_grievance · avoidanceMichael forces the office to decide, and they choose chairs.
19:26–20:48schemeMichael reflects on the week and makes a truce with Pam.
20:48–21:09comeuppance · humiliationSame DNA
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Episode facts
Wikipedia · Wikidata- Aired
- 2008-11-20
- Overall
- #81
- Writers
- Director
- Jason Reitman
- Viewers
- 8.31M (US)
- Pace
- 137 words/min · 87 questions